Guest Service Associate – Front Desk

Stonebridge Companies; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Life and disability coverage

Savings accounts

Tuition aid

Travel perks

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware seeks a Guest Service Agent to act as the primary contact for guests during their stay, efficiently handling check-ins and checkouts with exceptionally high service standards.

The role requires operating the reservation and checkout systems, managing calls, maintaining accurate cash handling, and completing daily reports while ensuring lobby cleanliness and guest satisfaction. Strong English communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to speak English fluently.
• Ability to interpret and perform basic computer and POS system functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate the front desk according to standard operating procedures and with exceptional guest service.
• Operate with accuracy the reservation system, check-in and checkout system and credit card system, following all safety and security procedures.
• Check registration (folio) cards for completeness, accuracy, and legibility.
• Maintain accurate cash sheet. Responsible for cash drawer balancing.
• Operate the switchboard and disperse calls as required by your shift.
• Take guest messages and faxes with accuracy, always noting the date and time of message.
• Repeat message back to caller to assure the accuracy of the message.
• Use message light to tell guests that they have a message waiting.
• Know emergency procedures and how to respond.
• Never say a guest’s room number out loud.
• Know room rate. Also know the amenities of the rooms so you can inform guests of what to expect in their rooms.
• Know physical makeup of building-exterior and interior.
• Know where the closest shopping, convenience store and gas station is.
• Complete daily reports, audits correspondences etc. as required by your shift.
• Keep lobby and office area clean at all times,Set wake-up calls as dictated by your shift.
• Prepare room status sheet for housekeeping and update housekeeping on rooms available to clean as guests checkout or leave for the day.
• Take and confirm credit cards for validity and acceptability.
• Lock and secure area if leaving the front desk, even if it is for a moment!
• Create incident reports for guest injuries / issues when required.
• Answer all calls within three (3) rings. All calls are to be answered in a “scripted” manner.
• Take and record reservations with accuracy. Confirm as requested.
• Resolve guest complaints.
• Maintains regular attendance, is consistently on time, and observes prescribed work, break and meal periods in compliance with standards.
• Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with the dress code.
• Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Cash handling

Telephone skills

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Tools

POS system

Reservation system

Cash register

Job description

Stonebridge Companies in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware seeks a Guest Service Agent to act as the primary contact for guests during their stay, efficiently handling check-ins and checkouts with exceptionally high service standards.

The role requires operating the reservation and checkout systems, managing calls, maintaining accurate cash handling, and completing daily reports while ensuring lobby cleanliness and guest satisfaction. Strong English communication and computer skills are essential.